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Book Synopsis70s rock bands — Led Zep, Sabbath, Free, Skynyrd, Taste… 70s rock guitarists — Page, Blackmore, Trower, Santana, Gallagher… Mickey Hunter? Forgotten by Classic Rock fans, Crown & Kingdom are the lost gods of 70s music. Led by the mercurial Mickey Hunter, they powered across the rock scene, with phenomenal, platinum-selling albums and scorching live gigs. But with great heights come great falls and as the fame grew toxic—especially for Hunter—C&K’s ultimate destruction was inevitable. Fifteen years after his song played out, Rock God Complex tells Mickey Hunter’s story in his words, revealing the turbulent truth of a man who became a god among guitarists. Tracey Iceton is a novelist and rock historian. Her unique relationship with the elusive Hunter granted her privileged access to the guitarist’s story. Rock God Complex is an extraordinary book.
Trade Review“Iceton captures the raw, visceral world of rock music for what it is – a place of Gods and Monsters, where music pulls people apart and puts them back together like nothing else. But the book is more than that – it’s a loving and perceptive exploration of the rock and roll mythology. A sheer love of music pulsates through every word. A thrilling, incisive rock ‘n’ roll mammoth of a book." — Guy Mankowski, author of Letters for Yelena and An Honest Deceit; "This is a gritty, witty take on the heady myths and harsh realities of rock 'n' roll." — Adam Hansen, Northumbria University, author of Shakespeare and Music.
